Northern Economics Students Society (NESS)

The Northern Economics Student Society is comprised of UNBC students with keen interests in Economics. UNBC NESS works to promote an active economic atmosphere on campus. The Society will endeavour to provide a forum and facilitate an environment that encourages students to voice their respective economic opinions. NESS organizes film nights and social activities, as well as an annual symposium. 

NESS is actively recruiting for the Fall 2024 semester! If you are interested and would like more information please reach out to President, Muhtad Khan. 

Email: mkhan3@unbc.ca

Phone: 778-890-4470

Current Executive & Contact Information

President: Muhtad Khan

VP Internal: Taj Banu 

VP External: Zeta Adjei-Bruce 

Social Media Coordinator: George Amoako 

Event Coordinator: Fayooluwahan Osokoya  

Financial Coordinator: Olanike Salami  

Alumni Ambassador: Pending 

Previous Symposia

  • 2016 The Economics of the Site C Dam
  • 2014 What Should BC Do With it's Natural Gas?
  • 2013 The Economics of Social Media
  • 2012 The Impact of China on Northern BC presented by The Hon. Pat Bell MLA
  • 2011 The Economics of the Northern Gateway Pipeline.
  • 2009 Biofuels
  • 2010 Economics of the HST
  • 2008 The BC Carbon Tax
  • 2006 The Forestry Sector
  • 2005 The Olympics and Paralympics
  • 2004 The Prince George Airport Expansion